Lincoln's Legacy in Springfield, IL

Courtesy of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Presidential history in the Illinois capital.

Travel + Leisure

May 30, 2012

Honest Abe once lived in Springfield, and, today, the state capital honors his legacy with more than eight sites, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum—see why President Obama makes a fuss over our 16th president. Set on the historic Route 66, the city packs a double historical punch, with such offbeat landmarks like the Cozy Dog Drive In.